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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.39, 908.61 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.39, 908.61 and 362.80 is: 543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.39 : 908.61 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.39/908.61 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.39x = 908.61 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.39x = 329,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,643.71/606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.62

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