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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.71, 833.21 and 355.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.71, 833.21 and 355.09 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.71 : 833.21 = 355.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.71/833.21 = 355.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.71x = 833.21 × 355.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.71x = 295,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,863.34/603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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