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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.72, 833.29 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.72, 833.29 and 371.04 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.72 : 833.29 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.72/833.29 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.72x = 833.29 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.72x = 309,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,183.92/603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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