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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 901.37 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 901.37 and 395.64 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 901.37 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/901.37 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 901.37 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 356,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,618.03/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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