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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 905.58 and 372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 905.58 and 372.69 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 905.58 = 372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/905.58 = 372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 905.58 × 372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 337,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,500.61/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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