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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.39, 902.99 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.39, 902.99 and 371.25 is: 557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.39 : 902.99 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.39/902.99 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.39x = 902.99 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.39x = 335,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,235.04/601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.43

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