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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.30, 832.55 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.30, 832.55 and 341.32 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.30 : 832.55 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.30/832.55 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.30x = 832.55 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.30x = 284,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,161.80/603.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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