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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 908.37 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 908.37 and 362.52 is: 542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 908.37 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/908.37 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 908.37 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 329,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,302.29/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.95

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