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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.06, 907.58 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.06, 907.58 and 374.61 is: 561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.06 : 907.58 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.06/907.58 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.06x = 907.58 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.06x = 339,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,986.67/605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.91

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