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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 908.36 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 908.36 and 359.20 is: 538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 908.36 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/908.36 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 908.36 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 326,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,282.91/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.28

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