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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.14, 833.47 and 368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.14, 833.47 and 368.09 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.14 : 833.47 = 368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.14/833.47 = 368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.14x = 833.47 × 368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.14x = 306,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,793.14/604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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