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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.35, 834.26 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.35, 834.26 and 368.24 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.35 : 834.26 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.35/834.26 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.35x = 834.26 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.35x = 307,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,201.89/604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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