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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.61, 605.48 and 362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.61, 605.48 and 362.79 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.61 : 605.48 = 362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.61/605.48 = 362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.61x = 605.48 × 362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.61x = 219,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,660.28/403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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