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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.53, 900.82 and 395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.53, 900.82 and 395.89 is: 592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.53 : 900.82 = 395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.53/900.82 = 395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.53x = 900.82 × 395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.53x = 356,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,623.87/601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.87

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