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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.42, 832.68 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.42, 832.68 and 394 is: 543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.42 : 832.68 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.42/832.68 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.42x = 832.68 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.42x = 328,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,075.92/603.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.69

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