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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 905.28 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 905.28 and 372.66 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 905.28 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/905.28 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 905.28 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 337,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,361.64/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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