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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 905.60 and 372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 905.60 and 372.71 is: 559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 905.60 = 372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/905.60 = 372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 905.60 × 372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 337,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,522.58/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.40

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