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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 906.96 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 906.96 and 357.86 is: 536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 906.96 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/906.96 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 906.96 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 324,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,566.76/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.12

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