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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.66, 901.08 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.66, 901.08 and 254.16 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.66 : 901.08 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.66/901.08 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.66x = 901.08 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.66x = 229,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,018.49/600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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