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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.41 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.41 and 370.26 is: 511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.41 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.41 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.41 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 308,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,208.13/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.12

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