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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.43, 832.35 and 381.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.43, 832.35 and 381.99 is: 526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.43 : 832.35 = 381.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.43/832.35 = 381.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.43x = 832.35 × 381.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.43x = 317,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,953.93/603.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.91

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