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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.95, 901.97 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.95, 901.97 and 385.35 is: 577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.95 : 901.97 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.95/901.97 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.95x = 901.97 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.95x = 347,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,572.21/601.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.41

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