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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 900.35 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 900.35 and 254.18 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 900.35 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/900.35 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 900.35 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 228,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,845.19/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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