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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.37, 834.19 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.37, 834.19 and 355.77 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.37 : 834.19 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.37/834.19 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.37x = 834.19 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.37x = 296,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,780.89/604.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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