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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.78, 901.04 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.78, 901.04 and 253.98 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.78 : 901.04 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.78/901.04 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.78x = 901.04 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.78x = 228,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,846.14/600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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