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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 905.52 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 905.52 and 359.52 is: 539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 905.52 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/905.52 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 905.52 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 325,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,552.55/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.57

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