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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.51, 906.47 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.51, 906.47 and 360.51 is: 541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.51 : 906.47 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.51/906.47 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.51x = 906.47 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.51x = 326,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,791.50/603.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.48

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