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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.18, 832.21 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.18, 832.21 and 366.93 is: 506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.18 : 832.21 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.18/832.21 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.18x = 832.21 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.18x = 305,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,361.90/603.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.25

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