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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.14, 901.74 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.14, 901.74 and 235.96 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.14 : 901.74 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.14/901.74 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.14x = 901.74 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.14x = 212,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,774.57/601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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