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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 901.21 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 901.21 and 272.45 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 901.21 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/901.21 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 901.21 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 245,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,536.24/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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