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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.61, 900.95 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.61, 900.95 and 253.98 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.61 : 900.95 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.61/900.95 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.61x = 900.95 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.61x = 228,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,818.78/600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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