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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.68, 905.60 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.68, 905.60 and 360.16 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.68 : 905.60 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.68/905.60 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.68x = 905.60 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.68x = 326,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,160.90/603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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