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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.86, 833.18 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.86, 833.18 and 382.73 is: 528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.86 : 833.18 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.86/833.18 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.86x = 833.18 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.86x = 318,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,876.90/603.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.07

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