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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 832.56 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 832.56 and 382.36 is: 527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 832.56 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/832.56 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 832.56 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 318,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,337.64/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.61

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