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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.99, 905.58 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.99, 905.58 and 360.38 is: 540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.99 : 905.58 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.99/905.58 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.99x = 905.58 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.99x = 326,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,355.18/603.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.33

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