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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.77, 908.16 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.77, 908.16 and 373.65 is: 561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.77 : 908.16 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.77/908.16 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.77x = 908.16 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.77x = 339,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,333.98/604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.10

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