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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.80, 832.94 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.80, 832.94 and 382.38 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.80 : 832.94 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.80/832.94 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.80x = 832.94 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.80x = 318,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,499.60/603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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