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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 902.36 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 902.36 and 254.76 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 902.36 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/902.36 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 902.36 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 229,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,885.23/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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