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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 902.72 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602, 902.72 and 255.12 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602 : 902.72 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602/902.72 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602x = 902.72 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602x = 230,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,301.93/602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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