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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 832.98 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 832.98 and 382.41 is: 527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 832.98 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/832.98 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 832.98 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 318,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,539.88/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.52

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