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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 905.20 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 905.20 and 358.36 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 905.20 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/905.20 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 905.20 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 324,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,384.31/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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