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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.81, 902.01 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.81, 902.01 and 255.07 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.81 : 902.01 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.81/902.01 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.81x = 902.01 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.81x = 230,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,075.69/601.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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