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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 832.32 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 832.32 and 407.16 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 832.32 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/832.32 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 832.32 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 338,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,887.41/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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