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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.42, 832.74 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.42, 832.74 and 370.55 is: 511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.42 : 832.74 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.42/832.74 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.42x = 832.74 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.42x = 308,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,567.64/603.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.36

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