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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.72, 833.49 and 383.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.72, 833.49 and 383.00 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.72 : 833.49 = 383.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.72/833.49 = 383.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.72x = 833.49 × 383.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.72x = 319,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,222.50/603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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