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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.20, 901.77 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.20, 901.77 and 386.13 is: 579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.20 : 901.77 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.20/901.77 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.20x = 901.77 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.20x = 348,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,200.45/601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.18

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