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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.21, 833.88 and 371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.21, 833.88 and 371.38 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.21 : 833.88 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.21/833.88 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.21x = 833.88 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.21x = 309,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,686.35/604.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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