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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 901.80 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 901.80 and 276.39 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 901.80 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/901.80 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 901.80 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 249,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,248.50/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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