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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 901.59 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 901.59 and 385.10 is: 577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 901.59 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/901.59 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 901.59 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 347,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,202.31/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.04

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