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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.39, 909.96 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.39, 909.96 and 277.28 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.39 : 909.96 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.39/909.96 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.39x = 909.96 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.39x = 252,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,309.85/606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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