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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.00, 833.60 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.00, 833.60 and 342.01 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.00 : 833.60 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.00/833.60 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.00x = 833.60 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.00x = 285,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,093.66/604.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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