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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.47, 904.15 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.47, 904.15 and 255.90 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.47 : 904.15 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.47/904.15 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.47x = 904.15 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.47x = 231,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,375.70/602.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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