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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 833.33 and 364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 833.33 and 364.67 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 833.33 = 364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/833.33 = 364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 833.33 × 364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 303,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,893.45/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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