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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.95, 907.12 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.95, 907.12 and 374.09 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.95 : 907.12 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.95/907.12 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.95x = 907.12 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.95x = 339,346.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,346.26/605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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