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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 902.64 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 902.64 and 211.72 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 902.64 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/902.64 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 902.64 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 191,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,106.94/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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