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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.64, 832.76 and 393.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.64, 832.76 and 393.77 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.64 : 832.76 = 393.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.64/832.76 = 393.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.64x = 832.76 × 393.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.64x = 327,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,916.88/603.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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