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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.29, 907.25 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.29, 907.25 and 361.31 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.29 : 907.25 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.29/907.25 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.29x = 907.25 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.29x = 327,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,798.50/605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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