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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.20 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.20 and 370.20 is: 510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.20 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.20 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.20 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 308,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,080.44/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.91

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