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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.21 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.21 and 366.91 is: 506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.21 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.21 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.21 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 305,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,343.17/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.37

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