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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.73, 902.48 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.73, 902.48 and 236.52 is: 354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.73 : 902.48 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.73/902.48 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.73x = 902.48 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.73x = 213,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,450.06/601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.73

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