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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 832.20 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 832.20 and 396.24 is: 546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 832.20 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/832.20 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 832.20 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 329,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,750.93/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.60

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