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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.11, 833.75 and 383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.11, 833.75 and 383.38 is: 529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.11 : 833.75 = 383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.11/833.75 = 383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.11x = 833.75 × 383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.11x = 319,643.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,643.08/604.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.11

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