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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.29, 832.41 and 367.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.29, 832.41 and 367.37 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.29 : 832.41 = 367.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.29/832.41 = 367.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.29x = 832.41 × 367.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.29x = 305,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,798.30/603.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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