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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.60, 908.70 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.60, 908.70 and 362.40 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.60 : 908.70 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.60/908.70 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.60x = 908.70 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.60x = 329,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,312.88/606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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