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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 833.96 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 833.96 and 382.96 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 833.96 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/833.96 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 833.96 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 319,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,373.32/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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