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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.33, 834.35 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.33, 834.35 and 592.40 is: 819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.33 : 834.35 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.33/834.35 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.33x = 834.35 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.33x = 494,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,268.94/603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.23

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