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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 906.24 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 906.24 and 373.16 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 906.24 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/906.24 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 906.24 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 338,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,168.99/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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