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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.10, 901.66 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.10, 901.66 and 357.57 is: 536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.10 : 901.66 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.10/901.66 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.10x = 901.66 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.10x = 322,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,405.67/601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.36

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