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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.94, 902.64 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.94, 902.64 and 255.54 is: 383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.94 : 902.64 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.94/902.64 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.94x = 902.64 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.94x = 230,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,660.63/601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.20

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