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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.54, 906.13 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.54, 906.13 and 360.56 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.54 : 906.13 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.54/906.13 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.54x = 906.13 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.54x = 326,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,709.70/604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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