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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.01, 901.31 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.01, 901.31 and 394.02 is: 589.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.01 : 901.31 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.01/901.31 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.01x = 901.31 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.01x = 355,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,136.83/602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.91

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