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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 906.72 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 906.72 and 361.68 is: 542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 906.72 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/906.72 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 906.72 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 327,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,942.49/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.45

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