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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 902.03 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 902.03 and 250.10 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 902.03 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/902.03 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 902.03 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 225,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,600.58/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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