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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 902.49 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 902.49 and 236.55 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 902.49 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/902.49 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 902.49 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 213,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,487.84/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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