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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 834.02 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 834.02 and 368.26 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 834.02 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/834.02 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 834.02 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 307,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,136.21/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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