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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 832.93 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 832.93 and 382.32 is: 527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 832.93 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/832.93 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 832.93 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 318,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,445.80/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.44

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