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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 833.37 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 833.37 and 383.13 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 833.37 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/833.37 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 833.37 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 319,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,284.88/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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