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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.72, 902.60 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.72, 902.60 and 254.88 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.72 : 902.60 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.72/902.60 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.72x = 902.60 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.72x = 230,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,054.69/601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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