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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 833.16 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 833.16 and 370.92 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 833.16 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/833.16 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 833.16 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 309,035.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,035.71/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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