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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.37, 832.51 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.37, 832.51 and 367.44 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.37 : 832.51 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.37/832.51 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.37x = 832.51 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.37x = 305,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,895.64/603.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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