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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.24, 832.38 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.24, 832.38 and 341.22 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.24 : 832.38 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.24/832.38 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.24x = 832.38 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.24x = 284,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,024.70/603.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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