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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.24, 901.32 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.24, 901.32 and 276.34 is: 414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.24 : 901.32 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.24/901.32 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.24x = 901.32 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.24x = 249,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,070.77/601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.26

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