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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 831.92 and 403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 831.92 and 403.76 is: 556.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 831.92 = 403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/831.92 = 403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 831.92 × 403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 335,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,889.84/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.79

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