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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 833.79 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 833.79 and 371.26 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 833.79 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/833.79 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 833.79 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 309,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,552.88/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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