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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.39, 905.97 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.39, 905.97 and 373.26 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.39 : 905.97 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.39/905.97 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.39x = 905.97 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.39x = 338,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,162.36/603.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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