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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.95, 833.49 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.95, 833.49 and 355.20 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.95 : 833.49 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.95/833.49 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.95x = 833.49 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.95x = 296,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,055.65/603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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