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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 909.41 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 909.41 and 362.43 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 909.41 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/909.41 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 909.41 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 329,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,597.47/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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