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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 901.38 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 901.38 and 341.01 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 901.38 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/901.38 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 901.38 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 307,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,378.95/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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