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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.23, 905.74 and 360.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.23, 905.74 and 360.87 is: 540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.23 : 905.74 = 360.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.23/905.74 = 360.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.23x = 905.74 × 360.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.23x = 326,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,854.39/604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.94

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