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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.38, 903.72 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.38, 903.72 and 357.96 is: 537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.38 : 903.72 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.38/903.72 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.38x = 903.72 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.38x = 323,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,495.61/601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.92

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