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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 909.66 and 359.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 909.66 and 359.57 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 909.66 = 359.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/909.66 = 359.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 909.66 × 359.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 327,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,081.90/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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