Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 904.50 and 359.69
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 603.09, 904.50 and 359.69 is: 539.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603.09 : 904.50 = 359.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603.09/904.50 = 359.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603.09x = 904.50 × 359.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603.09x = 325,335.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,335.08/603.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539.45
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