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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 833.67 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 833.67 and 355.55 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 833.67 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/833.67 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 833.67 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 296,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,407.20/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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