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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.52, 832.82 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.52, 832.82 and 341.55 is: 471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.52 : 832.82 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.52/832.82 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.52x = 832.82 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.52x = 284,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,447.96/603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.32

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