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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.59, 901.44 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.59, 901.44 and 341.58 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 901.44 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/901.44 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 901.44 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 307,913.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,913.88/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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