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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 901.51 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 901.51 and 370.22 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 901.51 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/901.51 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 901.51 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 333,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,755.18/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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