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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 906.55 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 906.55 and 372.84 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 906.55 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/906.55 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 906.55 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 337,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,996.24/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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