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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.34, 832.29 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.34, 832.29 and 381.90 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.34 : 832.29 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.34/832.29 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.34x = 832.29 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.34x = 317,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,851.55/603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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