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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.10, 832.74 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.10, 832.74 and 394.27 is: 543.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.10 : 832.74 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.10/832.74 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.10x = 832.74 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.10x = 328,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,324.40/604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.49

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