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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.25, 909.63 and 362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.25, 909.63 and 362.78 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.25 : 909.63 = 362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.25/909.63 = 362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.25x = 909.63 × 362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.25x = 329,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,994.43/606.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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