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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.58, 906.96 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.58, 906.96 and 361.56 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.58 : 906.96 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.58/906.96 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.58x = 906.96 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.58x = 327,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,925.21/605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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