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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.21, 905.84 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.21, 905.84 and 373.45 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.21 : 905.84 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.21/905.84 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.21x = 905.84 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.21x = 338,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,284.08/603.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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