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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.33, 832.76 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.33, 832.76 and 382.41 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.33 : 832.76 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.33/832.76 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.33x = 832.76 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.33x = 318,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,453.84/603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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