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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.42, 832.67 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.42, 832.67 and 341.50 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.42 : 832.67 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.42/832.67 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.42x = 832.67 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.42x = 284,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,356.81/603.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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