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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.14, 902.24 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.14, 902.24 and 354.62 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.14 : 902.24 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.14/902.24 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.14x = 902.24 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.14x = 319,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,952.35/601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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