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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.81, 834.38 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.81, 834.38 and 368.66 is: 508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.81 : 834.38 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.81/834.38 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.81x = 834.38 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.81x = 307,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,602.53/604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.59

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