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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.16, 831.80 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.16, 831.80 and 381.72 is: 526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.16 : 831.80 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.16/831.80 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.16x = 831.80 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.16x = 317,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,514.70/603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.42

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