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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 902.39 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 902.39 and 255.01 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 902.39 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/902.39 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 902.39 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 230,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,117.29/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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