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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 834.12 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 834.12 and 371.37 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 834.12 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/834.12 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 834.12 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 309,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,767.14/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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