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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.74, 834.96 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.74, 834.96 and 380.78 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.74 : 834.96 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.74/834.96 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.74x = 834.96 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.74x = 317,936.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,936.07/604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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