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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.31, 900.70 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.31, 900.70 and 381.83 is: 571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.31 : 900.70 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.31/900.70 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.31x = 900.70 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.31x = 343,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,910.97/601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.93

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