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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.34, 832.72 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.34, 832.72 and 354.68 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.34 : 832.72 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.34/832.72 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.34x = 832.72 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.34x = 295,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,349.13/603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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