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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.62, 832.44 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.62, 832.44 and 393.73 is: 542.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.62 : 832.44 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.62/832.44 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.62x = 832.44 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.62x = 327,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,756.00/603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.99

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