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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 831.99 and 393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 831.99 and 393.29 is: 542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 831.99 = 393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/831.99 = 393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 831.99 × 393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 327,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,209.19/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.27

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