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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 833.97 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.24, 833.97 and 355.78 is: 491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.24 : 833.97 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.24/833.97 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.24x = 833.97 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.24x = 296,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,707.53/604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.04

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