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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.41, 833.51 and 382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.41, 833.51 and 382.97 is: 528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.41 : 833.51 = 382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.41/833.51 = 382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.41x = 833.51 × 382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.41x = 319,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,203.24/604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.12

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