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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 832.65 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 832.65 and 382.92 is: 527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 832.65 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/832.65 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 832.65 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 318,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,838.34/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.91

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