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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.77, 908.63 and 375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.77, 908.63 and 375.05 is: 562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.77 : 908.63 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.77/908.63 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.77x = 908.63 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.77x = 340,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,783.48/605.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.56

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