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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 832.95 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 832.95 and 382.52 is: 528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 832.95 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/832.95 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 832.95 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 318,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,622.12/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.12

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