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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.74, 901.44 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.74, 901.44 and 369.95 is: 554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.74 : 901.44 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.74/901.44 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.74x = 901.44 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.74x = 333,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,483.22/601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.20

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