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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 901.08 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 901.08 and 384.60 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 901.08 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/901.08 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 901.08 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 346,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,555.37/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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