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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 905.11 and 360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 905.11 and 360.41 is: 540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 905.11 = 360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/905.11 = 360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 905.11 × 360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 326,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,204.37/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.61

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