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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 832.92 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 832.92 and 379.30 is: 523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 832.92 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/832.92 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 832.92 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 315,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,926.56/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.68

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