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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.35, 832.49 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.35, 832.49 and 382.22 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.35 : 832.49 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.35/832.49 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.35x = 832.49 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.35x = 318,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,194.33/603.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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