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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.74, 833.85 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.74, 833.85 and 371.64 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.74 : 833.85 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.74/833.85 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.74x = 833.85 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.74x = 309,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,892.01/604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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