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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 907.20 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 907.20 and 361.60 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 907.20 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/907.20 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 907.20 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 328,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,043.52/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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