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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.27, 901.45 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.27, 901.45 and 235.87 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.27 : 901.45 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.27/901.45 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.27x = 901.45 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.27x = 212,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,625.01/601.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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