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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 833.91 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 833.91 and 368.32 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 833.91 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/833.91 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 833.91 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 307,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,145.73/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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