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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.92, 906.59 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.92, 906.59 and 360.56 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.92 : 906.59 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.92/906.59 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.92x = 906.59 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.92x = 326,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,876.46/603.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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