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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.78, 906.88 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.78, 906.88 and 361.24 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.78 : 906.88 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.78/906.88 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.78x = 906.88 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.78x = 327,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,601.33/604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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