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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 834.72 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 834.72 and 383.76 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 834.72 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/834.72 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 834.72 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 320,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,332.15/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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