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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.77, 902.99 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.77, 902.99 and 327.88 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.77 : 902.99 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.77/902.99 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.77x = 902.99 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.77x = 296,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,072.17/601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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