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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 832.32 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 832.32 and 528.96 is: 729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 832.32 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/832.32 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 832.32 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 440,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,263.99/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.11

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