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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 834.36 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 834.36 and 368.70 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 834.36 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/834.36 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 834.36 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 307,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,628.53/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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