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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.89, 834.78 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.89, 834.78 and 368.80 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.89 : 834.78 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.89/834.78 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.89x = 834.78 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.89x = 307,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,865.02/604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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