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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.55, 905.33 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.55, 905.33 and 373.11 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.55 : 905.33 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.55/905.33 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.55x = 905.33 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.55x = 337,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,783.12/603.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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