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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.83, 901.24 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.83, 901.24 and 254.11 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.83 : 901.24 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.83/901.24 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.83x = 901.24 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.83x = 229,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,011.21/600.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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