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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 835.12 and 380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 835.12 and 380.96 is: 525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 835.12 = 380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/835.12 = 380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 835.12 × 380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 318,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,147.32/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.90

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