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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 909.72 and 362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 909.72 and 362.49 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 909.72 = 362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/909.72 = 362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 909.72 × 362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 329,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,764.40/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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