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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 834.84 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 834.84 and 368.82 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 834.84 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/834.84 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 834.84 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 307,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,905.69/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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