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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 901.37 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 901.37 and 370.11 is: 554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 901.37 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/901.37 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 901.37 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 333,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,599.69/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.95

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