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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 908.98 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 908.98 and 360.86 is: 542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 908.98 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/908.98 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 908.98 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 328,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,014.52/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.93

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