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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 902.39 and 211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 902.39 and 211.67 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 902.39 = 211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/902.39 = 211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 902.39 × 211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 191,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,003.32/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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