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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.30, 832.32 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.30, 832.32 and 382.16 is: 527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.30 : 832.32 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.30/832.32 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.30x = 832.32 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.30x = 318,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,079.41/603.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.23

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