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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.74, 832.92 and 371.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.74, 832.92 and 371.00 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.74 : 832.92 = 371.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.74/832.92 = 371.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.74x = 832.92 × 371.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.74x = 309,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,009.16/603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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