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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 902.04 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 902.04 and 370.52 is: 555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 902.04 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/902.04 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 902.04 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 334,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,223.86/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.41

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