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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.71, 906.59 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.71, 906.59 and 373.95 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.71 : 906.59 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.71/906.59 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.71x = 906.59 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.71x = 339,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,019.33/603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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