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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.25, 901.53 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.25, 901.53 and 357.95 is: 536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.25 : 901.53 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.25/901.53 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.25x = 901.53 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.25x = 322,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,702.66/601.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.72

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