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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 908.45 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 908.45 and 362.34 is: 543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 908.45 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/908.45 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 908.45 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 329,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,165.96/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.51

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