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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 901.13 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 901.13 and 395.62 is: 592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 901.13 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/901.13 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 901.13 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 356,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,500.82/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.63

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