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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.77, 901.87 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.77, 901.87 and 341.89 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.77 : 901.87 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.77/901.87 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.77x = 901.87 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.77x = 308,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,337.22/601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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