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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 901.67 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 901.67 and 235.71 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 901.67 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/901.67 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 901.67 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 212,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,531.46/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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