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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.64, 901.26 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.64, 901.26 and 370.04 is: 554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.64 : 901.26 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.64/901.26 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.64x = 901.26 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.64x = 333,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,502.25/601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.32

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