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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.41, 834.15 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.41, 834.15 and 355.74 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.41 : 834.15 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.41/834.15 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.41x = 834.15 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.41x = 296,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,741.42/604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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