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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.37, 909 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.37, 909 and 376.41 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.37 : 909 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.37/909 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.37x = 909 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.37x = 342,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,156.69/607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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