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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.76, 908.75 and 362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.76, 908.75 and 362.78 is: 543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.76 : 908.75 = 362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.76/908.75 = 362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.76x = 908.75 × 362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.76x = 329,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,674.51/606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.34

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