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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.70, 834.51 and 371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.70, 834.51 and 371.90 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.70 : 834.51 = 371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.70/834.51 = 371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.70x = 834.51 × 371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.70x = 310,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,354.27/604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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