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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 906.38 and 360.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 906.38 and 360.83 is: 540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 906.38 = 360.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/906.38 = 360.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 906.38 × 360.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 327,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,049.10/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.68

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