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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.67, 902.64 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.67, 902.64 and 254.93 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.67 : 902.64 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.67/902.64 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.67x = 902.64 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.67x = 230,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,110.02/601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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