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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 901.89 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 901.89 and 369.96 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 901.89 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/901.89 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 901.89 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 333,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,663.22/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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