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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 908.21 and 374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 908.21 and 374.43 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 908.21 = 374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/908.21 = 374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 908.21 × 374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 340,061.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,061.07/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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