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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 834.68 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 834.68 and 392.34 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 834.68 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/834.68 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 834.68 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 327,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,478.35/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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