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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.88, 832.76 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.88, 832.76 and 394.24 is: 543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.88 : 832.76 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.88/832.76 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.88x = 832.76 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.88x = 328,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,310.85/603.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.67

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