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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.40, 831.88 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.40, 831.88 and 382.24 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.40 : 831.88 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.40/831.88 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.40x = 831.88 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.40x = 317,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,977.81/603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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