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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 901.97 and 381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 901.97 and 381.73 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 901.97 = 381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/901.97 = 381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 901.97 × 381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 344,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,309.01/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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