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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.19, 901.41 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.19, 901.41 and 210.99 is: 316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.19 : 901.41 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.19/901.41 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.19x = 901.41 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.19x = 190,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,188.50/601.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.36

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