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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.53, 833 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.53, 833 and 382.78 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.53 : 833 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.53/833 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.53x = 833 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.53x = 318,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,855.74/603.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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