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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 901.09 and 254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 901.09 and 254.05 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 901.09 = 254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/901.09 = 254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 901.09 × 254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 228,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,925.05/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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