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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 901.56 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 901.56 and 235.75 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 901.56 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/901.56 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 901.56 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 212,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,542.77/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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