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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.20, 832.08 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.20, 832.08 and 370.16 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.20 : 832.08 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.20/832.08 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.20x = 832.08 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.20x = 308,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,002.73/603.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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