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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.84, 902.84 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.84, 902.84 and 358.08 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.84 : 902.84 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.84/902.84 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.84x = 902.84 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.84x = 323,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,288.95/601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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