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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 833.32 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 833.32 and 371.10 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 833.32 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/833.32 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 833.32 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 309,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,245.05/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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