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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 831.42 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 831.42 and 393.30 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 831.42 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/831.42 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 831.42 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 326,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,997.49/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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