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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.74, 832.91 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.74, 832.91 and 367.61 is: 507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.74 : 832.91 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.74/832.91 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.74x = 832.91 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.74x = 306,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,180.04/603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.14

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