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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 901.13 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 901.13 and 271.85 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 901.13 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/901.13 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 901.13 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 244,966.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,966.33/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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