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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.02, 905.72 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.02, 905.72 and 373.16 is: 558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.02 : 905.72 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.02/905.72 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.02x = 905.72 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.02x = 337,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,978.48/605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.62

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