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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 902.00 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 902.00 and 381.78 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 902.00 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/902.00 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 902.00 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 344,366.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,366.51/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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