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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.59, 902.40 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.59, 902.40 and 254.64 is: 381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 902.40 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/902.40 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 902.40 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 229,787.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,787.14/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.97

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