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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 909.21 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 909.21 and 363.12 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 909.21 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/909.21 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 909.21 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 330,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,152.34/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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