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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.74, 832.92 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.74, 832.92 and 382.70 is: 527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.74 : 832.92 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.74/832.92 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.74x = 832.92 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.74x = 318,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,758.48/603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.97

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