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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.35, 832.80 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.35, 832.80 and 393.15 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.35 : 832.80 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.35/832.80 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.35x = 832.80 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.35x = 327,419.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,419.92/603.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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