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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.31, 833.85 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.31, 833.85 and 368.30 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.31 : 833.85 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.31/833.85 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.31x = 833.85 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.31x = 307,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,109.04/604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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