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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.23, 832.84 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.23, 832.84 and 382.50 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.23 : 832.84 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.23/832.84 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.23x = 832.84 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.23x = 318,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,560.34/603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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