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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.57, 832.83 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.57, 832.83 and 341.55 is: 471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.57 : 832.83 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.57/832.83 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.57x = 832.83 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.57x = 284,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,453.09/603.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.28

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