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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.07, 903.46 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.07, 903.46 and 255.38 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.07 : 903.46 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.07/903.46 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.07x = 903.46 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.07x = 230,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,726.25/602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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