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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 834.89 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 834.89 and 368.96 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 834.89 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/834.89 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 834.89 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 308,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,035.00/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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