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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 907.74 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 907.74 and 374.16 is: 560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 907.74 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/907.74 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 907.74 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 339,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,640.00/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.61

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