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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 901.80 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 901.80 and 276.96 is: 415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 901.80 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/901.80 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 901.80 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 249,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,762.53/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.36

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