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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 901 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 901 and 253.88 is: 380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 901 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/901 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 901 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 228,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,745.88/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.80

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