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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 902.76 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 902.76 and 217.04 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 902.76 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/902.76 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 902.76 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 195,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,935.03/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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