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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.27, 834.03 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.27, 834.03 and 394.08 is: 543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.27 : 834.03 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.27/834.03 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.27x = 834.03 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.27x = 328,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,671.41/604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.91

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