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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.92, 901.73 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.92, 901.73 and 254.23 is: 381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.92 : 901.73 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.92/901.73 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.92x = 901.73 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.92x = 229,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,246.82/600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.49

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