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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.93, 906.50 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.93, 906.50 and 344.24 is: 516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.93 : 906.50 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.93/906.50 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.93x = 906.50 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.93x = 312,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,047.31/603.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.69

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