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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 833.64 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 833.64 and 383.44 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 833.64 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/833.64 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 833.64 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 319,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,650.92/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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