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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.74, 901.35 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.74, 901.35 and 384.66 is: 576.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.74 : 901.35 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.74/901.35 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.74x = 901.35 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.74x = 346,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,713.29/601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.18

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