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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.30, 832.56 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.30, 832.56 and 337.74 is: 466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.30 : 832.56 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.30/832.56 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.30x = 832.56 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.30x = 281,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,188.81/603.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.08

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