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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.22, 832.60 and 370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.22, 832.60 and 370.54 is: 511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.22 : 832.60 = 370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.22/832.60 = 370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.22x = 832.60 × 370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.22x = 308,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,511.60/603.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.44

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