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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 902.75 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 902.75 and 396.54 is: 595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 902.75 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/902.75 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 902.75 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 357,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,974.50/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.10

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