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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.30, 909.18 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.30, 909.18 and 372.08 is: 557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.30 : 909.18 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.30/909.18 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.30x = 909.18 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.30x = 338,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,283.15/606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.95

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