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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 901.49 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 901.49 and 254.34 is: 381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 901.49 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/901.49 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 901.49 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 229,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,283.69/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.49

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