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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.08, 832.28 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.08, 832.28 and 382.16 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.08 : 832.28 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.08/832.28 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.08x = 832.28 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.08x = 318,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,064.12/603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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