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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 909.36 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 909.36 and 362.88 is: 543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 909.36 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/909.36 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 909.36 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 329,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,988.56/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.67

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