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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 900.99 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 900.99 and 254.34 is: 381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 900.99 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/900.99 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 900.99 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 229,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,157.80/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.34

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