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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.69, 900.25 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.69, 900.25 and 367.49 is: 549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.69 : 900.25 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.69/900.25 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.69x = 900.25 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.69x = 330,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,832.87/601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.84

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