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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.43, 901.20 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.43, 901.20 and 254.02 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.43 : 901.20 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.43/901.20 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.43x = 901.20 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.43x = 228,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,922.82/600.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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