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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.29, 834.07 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.29, 834.07 and 371.28 is: 512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.29 : 834.07 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.29/834.07 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.29x = 834.07 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.29x = 309,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,675.71/604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.46

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