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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.01, 833.52 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.01, 833.52 and 355.28 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.01 : 833.52 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.01/833.52 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.01x = 833.52 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.01x = 296,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,128.82/604.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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