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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 901.64 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 901.64 and 254.78 is: 381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 901.64 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/901.64 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 901.64 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 229,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,714.06/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.87

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