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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 832.98 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 832.98 and 355.10 is: 490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 832.98 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/832.98 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 832.98 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 295,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,791.20/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.05

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