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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 833.28 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 833.28 and 382.44 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 833.28 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/833.28 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 833.28 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 318,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,679.60/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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