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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.37, 833.82 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.37, 833.82 and 355.52 is: 490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.37 : 833.82 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.37/833.82 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.37x = 833.82 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.37x = 296,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,439.69/604.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.49

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