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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 903.06 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 903.06 and 255.51 is: 383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 903.06 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/903.06 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 903.06 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 230,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,740.86/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.11

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