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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.50, 834.18 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.50, 834.18 and 368.18 is: 508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.50 : 834.18 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.50/834.18 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.50x = 834.18 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.50x = 307,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,124.22/604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.06

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