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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.73, 902.67 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.73, 902.67 and 254.85 is: 382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.73 : 902.67 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.73/902.67 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.73x = 902.67 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.73x = 230,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,041.11/601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.30

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