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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 902.02 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 902.02 and 370.01 is: 554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 902.02 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/902.02 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 902.02 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 333,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,756.42/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.63

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