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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.33, 834.23 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.33, 834.23 and 368.28 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.33 : 834.23 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.33/834.23 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.33x = 834.23 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.33x = 307,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,231.15/604.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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