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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 902.90 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 902.90 and 358.41 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 902.90 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/902.90 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 902.90 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 323,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,608.39/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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