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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.60, 833.13 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.60, 833.13 and 382.62 is: 528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.60 : 833.13 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.60/833.13 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.60x = 833.13 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.60x = 318,772.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,772.20/603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.12

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