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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.01, 901.49 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.01, 901.49 and 235.53 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.01 : 901.49 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.01/901.49 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.01x = 901.49 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.01x = 212,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,326.76/601.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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