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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 834.12 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 834.12 and 371.76 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 834.12 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/834.12 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 834.12 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 310,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,092.45/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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