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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.34, 832.56 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.34, 832.56 and 341.35 is: 471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.34 : 832.56 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.34/832.56 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.34x = 832.56 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.34x = 284,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,194.36/603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.04

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