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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.72, 832.33 and 542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.72, 832.33 and 542.22 is: 747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.72 : 832.33 = 542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.72/832.33 = 542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.72x = 832.33 × 542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.72x = 451,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,301.81/603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.53

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