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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 833.56 and 382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 833.56 and 382.84 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 833.56 = 382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/833.56 = 382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 833.56 × 382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 319,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,120.11/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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