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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.37, 832.37 and 354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.37, 832.37 and 354.61 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.37 : 832.37 = 354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.37/832.37 = 354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.37x = 832.37 × 354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.37x = 295,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,166.73/603.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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