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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.46, 901.94 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.46, 901.94 and 358.04 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.46 : 901.94 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.46/901.94 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.46x = 901.94 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.46x = 322,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,930.60/601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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