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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.71, 833.15 and 382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.71, 833.15 and 382.58 is: 527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.71 : 833.15 = 382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.71/833.15 = 382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.71x = 833.15 × 382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.71x = 318,743.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,743.32/603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.98

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