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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.34, 832.41 and 382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.34, 832.41 and 382.34 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.34 : 832.41 = 382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.34/832.41 = 382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.34x = 832.41 × 382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.34x = 318,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,265.72/603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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