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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.48, 901.06 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.48, 901.06 and 357.26 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.48 : 901.06 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.48/901.06 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.48x = 901.06 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.48x = 321,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,912.70/601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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