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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.48, 832.66 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.48, 832.66 and 382.35 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.48 : 832.66 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.48/832.66 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.48x = 832.66 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.48x = 318,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,369.72/603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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