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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.33, 834.14 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.33, 834.14 and 383.41 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.33 : 834.14 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.33/834.14 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.33x = 834.14 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.33x = 319,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,817.62/604.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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