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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 901.33 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 901.33 and 254.12 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 901.33 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/901.33 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 901.33 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 229,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,041.47/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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