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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.43, 833.98 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.43, 833.98 and 368.50 is: 508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.43 : 833.98 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.43/833.98 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.43x = 833.98 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.43x = 307,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,321.63/604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.45

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