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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.66, 831.15 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.66, 831.15 and 532.68 is: 733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.66 : 831.15 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.66/831.15 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.66x = 831.15 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.66x = 442,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,736.98/603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.42

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