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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.05, 901.71 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.05, 901.71 and 235.74 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.05 : 901.71 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.05/901.71 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.05x = 901.71 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.05x = 212,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,569.12/601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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