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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 833.46 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 833.46 and 371.16 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 833.46 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/833.46 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 833.46 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 309,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,347.01/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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