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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.98, 902.72 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.98, 902.72 and 293.75 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.98 : 902.72 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.98/902.72 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.98x = 902.72 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.98x = 265,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,170.22/601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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