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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.44, 832.63 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.44, 832.63 and 367.35 is: 506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.44 : 832.63 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.44/832.63 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.44x = 832.63 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.44x = 305,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,866.63/603.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.87

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