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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.72, 905.31 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.72, 905.31 and 372.87 is: 559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.72 : 905.31 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.72/905.31 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.72x = 905.31 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.72x = 337,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,562.94/603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.14

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