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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.06, 832.11 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.06, 832.11 and 396.42 is: 546.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.06 : 832.11 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.06/832.11 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.06x = 832.11 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.06x = 329,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,865.05/603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.99

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