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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 833.41 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 833.41 and 355.08 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 833.41 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/833.41 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 833.41 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 295,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,928.42/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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