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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.50, 837.08 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.50, 837.08 and 344.52 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.50 : 837.08 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.50/837.08 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.50x = 837.08 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.50x = 288,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,390.80/606.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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