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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 835.01 and 368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 835.01 and 368.89 is: 509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 835.01 = 368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/835.01 = 368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 835.01 × 368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 308,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,024.29/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.16

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