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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.65, 833.18 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.65, 833.18 and 382.91 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.65 : 833.18 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.65/833.18 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.65x = 833.18 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.65x = 319,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,026.87/603.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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