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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.65, 834.39 and 371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.65, 834.39 and 371.78 is: 513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.65 : 834.39 = 371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.65/834.39 = 371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.65x = 834.39 × 371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.65x = 310,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,205.34/604.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.03

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