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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 833.74 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 833.74 and 371.28 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 833.74 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/833.74 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 833.74 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 309,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,550.99/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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