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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.56, 833.04 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.56, 833.04 and 382.80 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.56 : 833.04 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.56/833.04 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.56x = 833.04 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.56x = 318,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,887.71/603.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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