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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.82, 907.38 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.82, 907.38 and 362.64 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.82 : 907.38 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.82/907.38 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.82x = 907.38 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.82x = 329,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,052.28/605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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