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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 905.29 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 905.29 and 360.45 is: 539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 905.29 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/905.29 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 905.29 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 326,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,310.88/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.86

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