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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 831.95 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 831.95 and 381.65 is: 526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 831.95 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/831.95 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 831.95 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 317,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,513.89/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.48

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