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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.23, 904.24 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.23, 904.24 and 359.87 is: 539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.23 : 904.24 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.23/904.24 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.23x = 904.24 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.23x = 325,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,408.85/603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.44

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