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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.69, 908.65 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.69, 908.65 and 362.72 is: 543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.69 : 908.65 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.69/908.65 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.69x = 908.65 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.69x = 329,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,580.08/606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.24

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