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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.52, 832.62 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.52, 832.62 and 367.40 is: 506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.52 : 832.62 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.52/832.62 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.52x = 832.62 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.52x = 305,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,904.59/603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.87

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