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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.63, 834.46 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.63, 834.46 and 368.72 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.63 : 834.46 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.63/834.46 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.63x = 834.46 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.63x = 307,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,677.92/604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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