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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 832.66 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 832.66 and 337.82 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 832.66 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/832.66 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 832.66 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 281,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,289.20/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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