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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.94, 902.17 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.94, 902.17 and 342.16 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.94 : 902.17 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.94/902.17 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.94x = 902.17 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.94x = 308,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,682.68/601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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