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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 832.18 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 832.18 and 327.03 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 832.18 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/832.18 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 832.18 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 272,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,147.83/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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