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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.27, 833.70 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.27, 833.70 and 368.20 is: 508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.27 : 833.70 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.27/833.70 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.27x = 833.70 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.27x = 306,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,968.34/604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.00

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