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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.54, 833.94 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.54, 833.94 and 371.50 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.54 : 833.94 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.54/833.94 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.54x = 833.94 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.54x = 309,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,808.71/604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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