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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 902.79 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 902.79 and 255.44 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 902.79 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/902.79 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 902.79 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 230,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,604.16/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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