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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.66, 833.06 and 370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.66, 833.06 and 370.79 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.66 : 833.06 = 370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.66/833.06 = 370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.66x = 833.06 × 370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.66x = 308,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,884.30/603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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