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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 902.49 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 902.49 and 370.86 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 902.49 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/902.49 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 902.49 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 334,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,697.44/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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