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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 834.30 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 834.30 and 380.30 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 834.30 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/834.30 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 834.30 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 317,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,284.29/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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