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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.85, 901.55 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.85, 901.55 and 254.26 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.85 : 901.55 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.85/901.55 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.85x = 901.55 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.85x = 229,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,228.10/600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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