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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 834.18 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 834.18 and 371.54 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 834.18 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/834.18 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 834.18 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 309,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,931.24/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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