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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 832.92 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 832.92 and 393.84 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 832.92 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/832.92 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 832.92 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 328,037.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,037.21/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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