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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.46, 832.80 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.46, 832.80 and 382.24 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.46 : 832.80 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.46/832.80 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.46x = 832.80 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.46x = 318,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,329.47/603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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