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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 906.96 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 906.96 and 374 is: 559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 906.96 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/906.96 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 906.96 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 339,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,203.04/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.94

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