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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 834.24 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 834.24 and 371.84 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 834.24 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/834.24 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 834.24 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 310,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,203.80/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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