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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 901.20 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 901.20 and 254.32 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 901.20 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/901.20 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 901.20 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 229,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,193.18/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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