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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.52, 832.64 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.52, 832.64 and 396.80 is: 547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.52 : 832.64 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.52/832.64 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.52x = 832.64 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.52x = 330,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,391.55/603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.44

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