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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.25, 901.72 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.25, 901.72 and 236.04 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.25 : 901.72 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.25/901.72 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.25x = 901.72 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.25x = 212,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,839.27/601.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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