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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 833.44 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 833.44 and 382.98 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 833.44 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/833.44 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 833.44 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 319,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,190.85/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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