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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.06, 908.94 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.06, 908.94 and 374.12 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.06 : 908.94 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.06/908.94 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.06x = 908.94 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.06x = 340,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,052.63/605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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