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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.66, 833 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.66, 833 and 370.76 is: 511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.66 : 833 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.66/833 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.66x = 833 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.66x = 308,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,843.08/603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.62

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