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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 901.19 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 901.19 and 254.07 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 901.19 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/901.19 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 901.19 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 228,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,962.73/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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