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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 832.28 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 832.28 and 370.35 is: 511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 832.28 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/832.28 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 832.28 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 308,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,233.05/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.09

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