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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 902.94 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 902.94 and 255.80 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 902.94 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/902.94 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 902.94 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 230,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,972.05/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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