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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 902.97 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 902.97 and 255.24 is: 382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 902.97 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/902.97 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 902.97 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 230,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,468.27/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.79

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