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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.70, 832.89 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.70, 832.89 and 376.50 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.70 : 832.89 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.70/832.89 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.70x = 832.89 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.70x = 313,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,583.09/603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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