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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 833.72 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 833.72 and 383.16 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 833.72 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/833.72 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 833.72 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 319,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,448.16/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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