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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 833.76 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 833.76 and 371.30 is: 512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 833.76 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/833.76 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 833.76 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 309,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,575.09/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.39

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