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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.36, 903.28 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.36, 903.28 and 370.36 is: 556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.36 : 903.28 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.36/903.28 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.36x = 903.28 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.36x = 334,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,538.78/601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.30

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