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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.30, 833.79 and 368.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.30, 833.79 and 368.23 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.30 : 833.79 = 368.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.30/833.79 = 368.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.30x = 833.79 × 368.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.30x = 307,026.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,026.49/604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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