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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 905.60 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 905.60 and 359.52 is: 539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 905.60 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/905.60 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 905.60 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 325,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,581.31/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.26

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