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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 900.91 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 900.91 and 254.04 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 900.91 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/900.91 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 900.91 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 228,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,867.18/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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