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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.46, 832.62 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.46, 832.62 and 370.72 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.46 : 832.62 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.46/832.62 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.46x = 832.62 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.46x = 308,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,668.89/603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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