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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 903.03 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 903.03 and 357.90 is: 536.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 903.03 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/903.03 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 903.03 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 323,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,194.44/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.97

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