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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 902.31 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 902.31 and 293.28 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 902.31 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/902.31 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 902.31 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 264,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,629.10/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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