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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.49, 832.95 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.49, 832.95 and 367.52 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.49 : 832.95 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.49/832.95 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.49x = 832.95 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.49x = 306,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,122.49/603.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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