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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.53, 832.81 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.53, 832.81 and 351.38 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.53 : 832.81 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.53/832.81 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.53x = 832.81 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.53x = 292,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,633.07/603.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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