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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.84, 901.40 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.84, 901.40 and 293.94 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.84 : 901.40 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.84/901.40 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.84x = 901.40 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.84x = 264,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,956.05/601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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