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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 903.03 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 903.03 and 358.18 is: 537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 903.03 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/903.03 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 903.03 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 323,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,447.29/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.70

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