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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.77, 833.16 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.77, 833.16 and 338.19 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.77 : 833.16 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.77/833.16 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.77x = 833.16 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.77x = 281,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,764.52/603.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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