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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 833.54 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 833.54 and 397.12 is: 548.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 833.54 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/833.54 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 833.54 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 331,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,015.40/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.26

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