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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.90, 900.24 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.90, 900.24 and 354.51 is: 530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.90 : 900.24 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.90/900.24 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.90x = 900.24 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.90x = 319,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,147.46/601.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.24

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