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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 833.90 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 833.90 and 394.20 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 833.90 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/833.90 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 833.90 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 328,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,723.38/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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