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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.33, 832.73 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.33, 832.73 and 370.59 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.33 : 832.73 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.33/832.73 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.33x = 832.73 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.33x = 308,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,599.56/603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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