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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 905.38 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 905.38 and 360.06 is: 539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 905.38 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/905.38 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 905.38 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 325,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,986.60/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.68

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