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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.71, 905.09 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.71, 905.09 and 372.95 is: 560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.71 : 905.09 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.71/905.09 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.71x = 905.09 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.71x = 337,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,551.45/602.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.06

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