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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.17, 832.33 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.17, 832.33 and 337.60 is: 465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.17 : 832.33 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.17/832.33 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.17x = 832.33 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.17x = 280,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,996.07/603.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.86

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