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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.00, 833.59 and 355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.00, 833.59 and 355.53 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.00 : 833.59 = 355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.00/833.59 = 355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.00x = 833.59 × 355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.00x = 296,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,369.82/604.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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