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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 905.58 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 905.58 and 344.08 is: 515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 905.58 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/905.58 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 905.58 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 311,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,591.97/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.88

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