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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 604.86 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 604.86 and 360.84 is: 540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 604.86 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/604.86 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 604.86 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 218,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,257.68/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.59

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