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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 901.96 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 901.96 and 235.91 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 901.96 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/901.96 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 901.96 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 212,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,781.38/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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