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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.24, 902.42 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.24, 902.42 and 395.94 is: 594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.24 : 902.42 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.24/902.42 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.24x = 902.42 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.24x = 357,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,303.38/601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.28

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