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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.77, 833.16 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.77, 833.16 and 355.10 is: 490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.77 : 833.16 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.77/833.16 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.77x = 833.16 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.77x = 295,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,855.12/603.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.01

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