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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 908.81 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 908.81 and 362.73 is: 543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 908.81 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/908.81 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 908.81 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 329,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,650.84/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.52

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