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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.88, 833.15 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.88, 833.15 and 382.80 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.88 : 833.15 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.88/833.15 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.88x = 833.15 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.88x = 318,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,929.82/603.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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