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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 833.66 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 833.66 and 383.16 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 833.66 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/833.66 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 833.66 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 319,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,425.17/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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