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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 834.96 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 834.96 and 384.16 is: 530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 834.96 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/834.96 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 834.96 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 320,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,758.23/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.21

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