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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 902.08 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 902.08 and 272.22 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 902.08 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/902.08 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 902.08 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 245,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,564.22/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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