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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 905.75 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 905.75 and 373.39 is: 560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 905.75 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/905.75 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 905.75 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 338,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,197.99/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.72

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