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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 902.52 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 902.52 and 345.12 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 902.52 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/902.52 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 902.52 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 311,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,477.70/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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