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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.11, 833.68 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.11, 833.68 and 371.24 is: 512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.11 : 833.68 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.11/833.68 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.11x = 833.68 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.11x = 309,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,495.36/604.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.32

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