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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 907.88 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 907.88 and 361.94 is: 542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 907.88 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/907.88 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 907.88 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 328,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,591.74/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.82

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