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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 832.12 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 832.12 and 381.90 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 832.12 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/832.12 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 832.12 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 317,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,786.63/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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