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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 905.40 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 905.40 and 374.10 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 905.40 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/905.40 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 905.40 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 338,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,710.14/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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