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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 901.05 and 382.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 901.05 and 382.06 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 901.05 = 382.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/901.05 = 382.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 901.05 × 382.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 344,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,248.75/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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