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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.09, 900.88 and 288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.09, 900.88 and 288.74 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.09 : 900.88 = 288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.09/900.88 = 288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.09x = 900.88 × 288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.09x = 260,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,121.62/601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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