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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.54, 833.36 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.54, 833.36 and 371.26 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.54 : 833.36 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.54/833.36 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.54x = 833.36 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.54x = 309,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,393.23/604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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