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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 908.30 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 908.30 and 373.16 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 908.30 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/908.30 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 908.30 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 338,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,941.23/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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