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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.19, 901.82 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.19, 901.82 and 254.18 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.19 : 901.82 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.19/901.82 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.19x = 901.82 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.19x = 229,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,224.61/601.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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