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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.35, 908.62 and 362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.35, 908.62 and 362.75 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.35 : 908.62 = 362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.35/908.62 = 362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.35x = 908.62 × 362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.35x = 329,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,596.46/606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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