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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 833.58 and 382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 833.58 and 382.89 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 833.58 = 382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/833.58 = 382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 833.58 × 382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 319,169.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,169.45/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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