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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 905.88 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 905.88 and 372.90 is: 558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 905.88 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/905.88 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 905.88 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 337,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,802.65/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.65

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