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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 907.62 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 907.62 and 361.80 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 907.62 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/907.62 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 907.62 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 328,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,376.92/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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