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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 902.24 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 902.24 and 358.08 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 902.24 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/902.24 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 902.24 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 323,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,074.10/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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