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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 832.80 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 832.80 and 376.34 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 832.80 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/832.80 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 832.80 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 313,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,415.95/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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