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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.85, 906.08 and 360.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.85, 906.08 and 360.65 is: 540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.85 : 906.08 = 360.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.85/906.08 = 360.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.85x = 906.08 × 360.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.85x = 326,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,775.95/604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.26

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