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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 832.41 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 832.41 and 382.19 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 832.41 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/832.41 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 832.41 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 318,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,134.62/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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