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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.06, 832.35 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.06, 832.35 and 382.30 is: 527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.06 : 832.35 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.06/832.35 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.06x = 832.35 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.06x = 318,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,207.41/603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.65

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