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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.77, 832.95 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.77, 832.95 and 393.84 is: 543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.77 : 832.95 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.77/832.95 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.77x = 832.95 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.77x = 328,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,049.03/603.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.34

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