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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 900.84 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 900.84 and 337.34 is: 505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 900.84 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/900.84 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 900.84 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 303,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,884.86/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.53

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