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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 833.16 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 833.16 and 370.88 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 833.16 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/833.16 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 833.16 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 309,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,002.38/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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