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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.54, 832.77 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.54, 832.77 and 367.32 is: 506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.54 : 832.77 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.54/832.77 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.54x = 832.77 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.54x = 305,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,893.08/603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.83

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