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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.22, 901.20 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.22, 901.20 and 254.27 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.22 : 901.20 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.22/901.20 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.22x = 901.20 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.22x = 229,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,143.62/601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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