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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.72, 902.67 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.72, 902.67 and 211.77 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.72 : 902.67 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.72/902.67 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.72x = 902.67 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.72x = 191,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,158.43/601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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