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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.11, 833.58 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.11, 833.58 and 383.37 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.11 : 833.58 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.11/833.58 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.11x = 833.58 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.11x = 319,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,569.56/604.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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