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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.73, 903.45 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.73, 903.45 and 255.75 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.73 : 903.45 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.73/903.45 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.73x = 903.45 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.73x = 231,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,057.34/602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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