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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.75, 832.96 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.75, 832.96 and 367.60 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.75 : 832.96 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.75/832.96 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.75x = 832.96 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.75x = 306,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,196.10/603.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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