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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 901.94 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 901.94 and 254.88 is: 382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 901.94 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/901.94 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 901.94 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 229,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,885.19/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.06

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