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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.74, 902.58 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.74, 902.58 and 370.68 is: 556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.74 : 902.58 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.74/902.58 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.74x = 902.58 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.74x = 334,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,568.35/601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.00

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