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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 901.20 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 901.20 and 253.92 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 901.20 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/901.20 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 901.20 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 228,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,832.70/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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