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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 903.42 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 903.42 and 255.33 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 903.42 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/903.42 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 903.42 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 230,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,670.23/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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