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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.17, 903.42 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.17, 903.42 and 255.56 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.17 : 903.42 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.17/903.42 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.17x = 903.42 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.17x = 230,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,873.50/602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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