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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.75, 905.50 and 344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.75, 905.50 and 344.37 is: 515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.75 : 905.50 = 344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.75/905.50 = 344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.75x = 905.50 × 344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.75x = 311,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,827.04/604.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.63

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