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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 904.93 and 372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 904.93 and 372.99 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 904.93 = 372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/904.93 = 372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 904.93 × 372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 337,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,529.31/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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