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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 902.37 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 902.37 and 254.67 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 902.37 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/902.37 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 902.37 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 229,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,806.57/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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