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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 901.44 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 901.44 and 385.20 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 901.44 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/901.44 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 901.44 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 347,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,234.69/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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