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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.25, 902.16 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.25, 902.16 and 344.75 is: 517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.25 : 902.16 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.25/902.16 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.25x = 902.16 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.25x = 311,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,019.66/601.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.29

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