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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.99, 833.90 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.99, 833.90 and 371.25 is: 512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.99 : 833.90 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.99/833.90 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.99x = 833.90 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.99x = 309,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,583.52/603.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.56

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