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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.67, 832.98 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.67, 832.98 and 370.75 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.67 : 832.98 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.67/832.98 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.67x = 832.98 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.67x = 308,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,827.34/603.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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