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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.48, 905.22 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.48, 905.22 and 359.88 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.48 : 905.22 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.48/905.22 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.48x = 905.22 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.48x = 325,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,770.57/603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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