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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 906.81 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 906.81 and 373.87 is: 560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 906.81 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/906.81 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 906.81 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 339,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,029.05/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.64

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