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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.81, 833.26 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.81, 833.26 and 355.14 is: 490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.81 : 833.26 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.81/833.26 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.81x = 833.26 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.81x = 295,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,923.96/603.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.09

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