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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 833.06 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 833.06 and 355.08 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 833.06 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/833.06 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 833.06 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 295,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,802.94/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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