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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.37, 832.40 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.37, 832.40 and 370.63 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.37 : 832.40 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.37/832.40 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.37x = 832.40 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.37x = 308,512.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,512.41/603.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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