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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.61, 908.40 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.61, 908.40 and 362.07 is: 543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.61 : 908.40 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.61/908.40 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.61x = 908.40 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.61x = 328,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,904.39/605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.10

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