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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.73, 905.75 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.73, 905.75 and 360.43 is: 540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.73 : 905.75 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.73/905.75 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.73x = 905.75 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.73x = 326,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,459.47/603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.74

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