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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 901.47 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 901.47 and 382.19 is: 572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 901.47 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/901.47 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 901.47 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 344,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,529.75/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.88

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