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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.41, 908.14 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.41, 908.14 and 363.49 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.41 : 908.14 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.41/908.14 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.41x = 908.14 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.41x = 330,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,097.99/605.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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