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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 905.11 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 905.11 and 372.40 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 905.11 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/905.11 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 905.11 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 337,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,062.96/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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