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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 600.94 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 600.94 and 382.64 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 600.94 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/600.94 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 600.94 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 229,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,943.68/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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