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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 907.10 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 907.10 and 373.71 is: 560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 907.10 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/907.10 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 907.10 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 338,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,992.34/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.91

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