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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 833.93 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 833.93 and 355.78 is: 490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 833.93 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/833.93 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 833.93 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 296,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,691.52/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.90

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