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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 902.22 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 902.22 and 254.71 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 902.22 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/902.22 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 902.22 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 229,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,802.20/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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