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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 909.17 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 909.17 and 363.36 is: 544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 909.17 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/909.17 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 909.17 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 330,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,356.01/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.28

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