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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.75, 834.63 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.75, 834.63 and 368.84 is: 509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.75 : 834.63 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.75/834.63 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.75x = 834.63 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.75x = 307,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,844.93/604.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.04

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