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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.29, 901.63 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.29, 901.63 and 276.38 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.29 : 901.63 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.29/901.63 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.29x = 901.63 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.29x = 249,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,187.30/601.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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