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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 906.17 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 906.17 and 361.36 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 906.17 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/906.17 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 906.17 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 327,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,449.06/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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