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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.43, 905.19 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.43, 905.19 and 361.51 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.43 : 905.19 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.43/905.19 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.43x = 905.19 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.43x = 327,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,235.24/603.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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