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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.10, 832.12 and 393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.10, 832.12 and 393.20 is: 542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.10 : 832.12 = 393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.10/832.12 = 393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.10x = 832.12 × 393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.10x = 327,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,194.45/603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.52

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