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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 908.10 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 908.10 and 362.40 is: 543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 908.10 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/908.10 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 908.10 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 329,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,095.44/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.60

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