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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.39, 905.63 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.39, 905.63 and 360.78 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.39 : 905.63 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.39/905.63 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.39x = 905.63 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.39x = 326,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,733.19/604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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