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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 901.86 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 901.86 and 341.54 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 901.86 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/901.86 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 901.86 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 308,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,021.26/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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