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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.75, 905.40 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.75, 905.40 and 357.02 is: 535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.75 : 905.40 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.75/905.40 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.75x = 905.40 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.75x = 323,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,245.91/603.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.40

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