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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.40, 905.42 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.40, 905.42 and 356.95 is: 535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.40 : 905.42 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.40/905.42 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.40x = 905.42 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.40x = 323,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,189.67/603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.61

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