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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.25, 901.19 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.25, 901.19 and 254.52 is: 381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.25 : 901.19 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.25/901.19 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.25x = 901.19 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.25x = 229,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,369.61/601.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.49

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