Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.37, 906 and 374.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 605.37, 906 and 374.41 is: 560.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605.37 : 906 = 374.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605.37/906 = 374.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605.37x = 906 × 374.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605.37x = 339,215.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,215.46/605.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560.34
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