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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 832.32 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 832.32 and 367.14 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 832.32 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/832.32 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 832.32 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 305,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,577.96/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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