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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.77, 833.28 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.77, 833.28 and 355.17 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.77 : 833.28 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.77/833.28 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.77x = 833.28 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.77x = 295,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,956.06/603.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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