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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.27, 832.59 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.27, 832.59 and 341.37 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.27 : 832.59 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.27/832.59 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.27x = 832.59 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.27x = 284,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,221.25/603.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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