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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.12, 909.18 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.12, 909.18 and 374.73 is: 562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.12 : 909.18 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.12/909.18 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.12x = 909.18 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.12x = 340,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,697.02/606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.10

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