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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.10, 906.38 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.10, 906.38 and 360.48 is: 540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.10 : 906.38 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.10/906.38 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.10x = 906.38 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.10x = 326,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,730.06/604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.86

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