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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.36, 901.94 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.36, 901.94 and 276.66 is: 414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.36 : 901.94 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.36/901.94 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.36x = 901.94 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.36x = 249,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,530.72/601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.94

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