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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 833.54 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 833.54 and 371.13 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 833.54 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/833.54 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 833.54 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 309,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,351.70/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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