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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 833.42 and 394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 833.42 and 394.29 is: 543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 833.42 = 394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/833.42 = 394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 833.42 × 394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 328,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,610.16/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.86

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