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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 833.39 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 833.39 and 394.50 is: 544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 833.39 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/833.39 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 833.39 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 328,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,772.36/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.10

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