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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.83, 902.39 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.83, 902.39 and 341.42 is: 511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.83 : 902.39 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.83/902.39 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.83x = 902.39 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.83x = 308,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,087.77/601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.92

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