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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 901.58 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 901.58 and 254.39 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 901.58 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/901.58 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 901.58 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 229,347.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,347.16/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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