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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.88, 905.82 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.88, 905.82 and 347.56 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.88 : 905.82 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.88/905.82 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.88x = 905.82 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.88x = 314,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,826.80/603.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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