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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 901.06 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 901.06 and 254.12 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 901.06 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/901.06 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 901.06 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 228,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,972.23/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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