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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 833.76 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 833.76 and 383.25 is: 528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 833.76 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/833.76 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 833.76 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 319,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,538.52/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.79

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