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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 907 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 907 and 373.56 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 907 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/907 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 907 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 338,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,818.92/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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