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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 908.01 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 908.01 and 375.51 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 908.01 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/908.01 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 908.01 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 340,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,966.84/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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