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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 902.28 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 902.28 and 357.68 is: 536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 902.28 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/902.28 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 902.28 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 322,727.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,727.51/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.95

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