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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 906.88 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 906.88 and 374.68 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 906.88 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/906.88 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 906.88 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 339,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,789.80/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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