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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.18, 832.41 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.18, 832.41 and 393.48 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.18 : 832.41 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.18/832.41 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.18x = 832.41 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.18x = 327,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,536.69/603.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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