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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 905.90 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 905.90 and 372.24 is: 559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 905.90 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/905.90 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 905.90 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 337,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,210.35/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.14

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