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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.47, 900.14 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.47, 900.14 and 370.26 is: 554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.47 : 900.14 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.47/900.14 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.47x = 900.14 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.47x = 333,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,283.99/601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.12

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