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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.60, 905.63 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.60, 905.63 and 359.98 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.60 : 905.63 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.60/905.63 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.60x = 905.63 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.60x = 326,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,008.69/603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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