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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.07, 901.64 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.07, 901.64 and 235.76 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.07 : 901.64 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.07/901.64 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.07x = 901.64 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.07x = 212,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,566.73/601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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