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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.21, 832.19 and 393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.21, 832.19 and 393.33 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.21 : 832.19 = 393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.21/832.19 = 393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.21x = 832.19 × 393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.21x = 327,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,323.33/603.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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