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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 901.99 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 901.99 and 292.88 is: 439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 901.99 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/901.99 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 901.99 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 264,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,175.80/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.31

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