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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.58, 834.41 and 380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.58, 834.41 and 380.67 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.58 : 834.41 = 380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.58/834.41 = 380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.58x = 834.41 × 380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.58x = 317,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,632.68/604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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