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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.79, 906.41 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.79, 906.41 and 360.43 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.79 : 906.41 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.79/906.41 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.79x = 906.41 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.79x = 326,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,697.36/603.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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