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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.40, 832.78 and 382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.40, 832.78 and 382.37 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.40 : 832.78 = 382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.40/832.78 = 382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.40x = 832.78 × 382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.40x = 318,424.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,424.01/603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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