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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 907.53 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 907.53 and 361.97 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 907.53 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/907.53 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 907.53 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 328,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,492.74/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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