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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.20, 903.05 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.20, 903.05 and 255.52 is: 383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.20 : 903.05 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.20/903.05 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.20x = 903.05 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.20x = 230,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,748.15/602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.17

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