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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 832.97 and 382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 832.97 and 382.82 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 832.97 = 382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/832.97 = 382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 832.97 × 382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 318,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,877.58/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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