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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.66, 832.80 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.66, 832.80 and 393.92 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.66 : 832.80 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.66/832.80 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.66x = 832.80 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.66x = 328,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,056.58/603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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