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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 901.79 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 901.79 and 211.14 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 901.79 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/901.79 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 901.79 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 190,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,403.68/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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