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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.37, 902.04 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.37, 902.04 and 254.94 is: 382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.37 : 902.04 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.37/902.04 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.37x = 902.04 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.37x = 229,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,966.08/601.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.40

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