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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.16, 907.47 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.16, 907.47 and 359.86 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.16 : 907.47 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.16/907.47 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.16x = 907.47 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.16x = 326,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,562.15/603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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