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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.94, 833.26 and 382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.94, 833.26 and 382.99 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.94 : 833.26 = 382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.94/833.26 = 382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.94x = 833.26 × 382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.94x = 319,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,130.25/603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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