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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 832.98 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 832.98 and 394.12 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 832.98 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/832.98 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 832.98 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 328,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,294.08/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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