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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 900.93 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 900.93 and 272.21 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 900.93 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/900.93 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 900.93 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 245,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,242.16/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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