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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.37, 833.70 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.37, 833.70 and 394.28 is: 543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.37 : 833.70 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.37/833.70 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.37x = 833.70 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.37x = 328,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,711.24/604.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.89

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