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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.52, 837.06 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.52, 837.06 and 344.50 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.52 : 837.06 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.52/837.06 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.52x = 837.06 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.52x = 288,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,367.17/606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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