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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.81, 905.24 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.81, 905.24 and 360.50 is: 540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.81 : 905.24 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.81/905.24 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.81x = 905.24 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.81x = 326,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,335.40/603.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.46

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