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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 833.49 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 833.49 and 368.38 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 833.49 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/833.49 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 833.49 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 307,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,042.09/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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