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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.64, 832.86 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.64, 832.86 and 382.48 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.64 : 832.86 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.64/832.86 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.64x = 832.86 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.64x = 318,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,552.29/603.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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