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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 905.40 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 905.40 and 372.45 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 905.40 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/905.40 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 905.40 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 337,216.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,216.23/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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