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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.43, 832.60 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.43, 832.60 and 367.50 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.43 : 832.60 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.43/832.60 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.43x = 832.60 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.43x = 305,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,980.50/603.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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