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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 834.54 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 834.54 and 368.71 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 834.54 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/834.54 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 834.54 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 307,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,703.24/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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