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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 907.20 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 907.20 and 361.40 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 907.20 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/907.20 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 907.20 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 327,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,862.08/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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