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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.78, 901.32 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.78, 901.32 and 254.28 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.78 : 901.32 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.78/901.32 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.78x = 901.32 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.78x = 229,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,187.65/600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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