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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.37, 905.33 and 329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.37, 905.33 and 329.37 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.37 : 905.33 = 329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.37/905.33 = 329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.37x = 905.33 × 329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.37x = 298,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,188.54/603.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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