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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 900.77 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 900.77 and 254.25 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 900.77 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/900.77 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 900.77 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 229,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,019.50/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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