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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.60, 832.50 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.60, 832.50 and 370.68 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.60 : 832.50 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.60/832.50 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.60x = 832.50 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.60x = 308,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,591.10/603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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