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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.60, 833.92 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.60, 833.92 and 371.73 is: 512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.60 : 833.92 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.60/833.92 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.60x = 833.92 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.60x = 309,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,993.08/604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.72

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