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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 903.31 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 903.31 and 255.28 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 903.31 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/903.31 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 903.31 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 230,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,596.98/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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