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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.01, 901.27 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.01, 901.27 and 210.89 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.01 : 901.27 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.01/901.27 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.01x = 901.27 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.01x = 190,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,071.35/601.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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