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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.41, 834.21 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.41, 834.21 and 383.64 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.41 : 834.21 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.41/834.21 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.41x = 834.21 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.41x = 320,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,036.32/604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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