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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.13, 833.69 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.13, 833.69 and 371.25 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 833.69 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/833.69 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 833.69 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 309,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,508.34/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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