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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.15, 833.02 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.15, 833.02 and 394.04 is: 543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.15 : 833.02 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.15/833.02 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.15x = 833.02 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.15x = 328,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,244.30/604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.32

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