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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.57, 832.92 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.57, 832.92 and 370.71 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.57 : 832.92 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.57/832.92 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.57x = 832.92 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.57x = 308,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,771.77/603.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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