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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 833.85 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 833.85 and 371.34 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 833.85 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/833.85 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 833.85 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 309,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,641.86/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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