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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.72, 902.62 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.72, 902.62 and 254.86 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.72 : 902.62 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.72/902.62 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.72x = 902.62 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.72x = 230,041.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,041.73/601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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