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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 900.83 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 900.83 and 381.52 is: 571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 900.83 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/900.83 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 900.83 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 343,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,684.66/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.32

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