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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.91, 905.12 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.91, 905.12 and 344.13 is: 515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.91 : 905.12 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.91/905.12 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.91x = 905.12 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.91x = 311,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,477.22/603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.77

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