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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 900.51 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 900.51 and 254.07 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 900.51 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/900.51 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 900.51 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 228,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,792.58/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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