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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 901.73 and 395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 901.73 and 395.69 is: 593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 901.73 = 395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/901.73 = 395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 901.73 × 395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 356,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,802.02/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.66

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