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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.19, 901.76 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.19, 901.76 and 211.19 is: 316.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.19 : 901.76 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.19/901.76 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.19x = 901.76 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.19x = 190,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,437.13/601.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.77

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