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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.69, 902.40 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.69, 902.40 and 211.69 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.69 : 902.40 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.69/902.40 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.69x = 902.40 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.69x = 191,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,029.06/601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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