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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.64, 833.10 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.64, 833.10 and 370.72 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.64 : 833.10 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.64/833.10 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.64x = 833.10 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.64x = 308,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,846.83/603.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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