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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 901.47 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 901.47 and 254.21 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 901.47 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/901.47 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 901.47 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 229,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,162.69/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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