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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 908.04 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 908.04 and 374.58 is: 560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 908.04 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/908.04 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 908.04 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 340,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,133.62/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.92

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