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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 902.37 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 902.37 and 254.85 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 902.37 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/902.37 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 902.37 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 229,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,968.99/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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