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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.88, 905.97 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.88, 905.97 and 359.46 is: 540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.88 : 905.97 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.88/905.97 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.88x = 905.97 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.88x = 325,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,659.98/602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.17

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