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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 901.04 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 901.04 and 276.10 is: 413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 901.04 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/901.04 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 901.04 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 248,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,777.14/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.81

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