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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 908.78 and 360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 908.78 and 360.73 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 908.78 = 360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/908.78 = 360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 908.78 × 360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 327,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,820.13/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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