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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.07, 903.31 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.07, 903.31 and 255.26 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.07 : 903.31 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.07/903.31 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.07x = 903.31 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.07x = 230,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,573.76/602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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