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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.22, 901.27 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.22, 901.27 and 254.36 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.22 : 901.27 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.22/901.27 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.22x = 901.27 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.22x = 229,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,247.04/601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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