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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.85, 905.96 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.85, 905.96 and 360.84 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.85 : 905.96 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.85/905.96 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.85x = 905.96 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.85x = 326,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,906.61/604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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