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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 902.48 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 902.48 and 357.89 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 902.48 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/902.48 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 902.48 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 322,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,982.27/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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