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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 832.53 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 832.53 and 367.17 is: 506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 832.53 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/832.53 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 832.53 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 305,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,683.82/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.72

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