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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 835.02 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 835.02 and 372 is: 513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 835.02 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/835.02 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 835.02 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 310,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,627.44/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.50

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