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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 901.67 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 901.67 and 211.32 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 901.67 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/901.67 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 901.67 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 190,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,539.85/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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