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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 903.08 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 903.08 and 255.50 is: 383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 903.08 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/903.08 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 903.08 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 230,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,736.94/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.13

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