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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.68, 900.54 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.68, 900.54 and 254.30 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.68 : 900.54 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.68/900.54 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.68x = 900.54 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.68x = 229,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,007.32/600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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