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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 832.75 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 832.75 and 382.50 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 832.75 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/832.75 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 832.75 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 318,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,526.88/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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