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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.14, 832.54 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.14, 832.54 and 370.40 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.14 : 832.54 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.14/832.54 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.14x = 832.54 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.14x = 308,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,372.82/603.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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