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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 901.97 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 901.97 and 338.09 is: 506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 901.97 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/901.97 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 901.97 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 304,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,940.84/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.65

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