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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.58, 832.74 and 367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.58, 832.74 and 367.33 is: 506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.58 : 832.74 = 367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.58/832.74 = 367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.58x = 832.74 × 367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.58x = 305,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,890.38/603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.79

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