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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.75, 906.86 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.75, 906.86 and 373.95 is: 559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 906.86 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/906.86 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 906.86 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 339,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,118.43/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.84

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