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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.60, 832.68 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.60, 832.68 and 370.64 is: 511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.60 : 832.68 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.60/832.68 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.60x = 832.68 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.60x = 308,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,624.52/603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.31

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