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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.93, 903.92 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.93, 903.92 and 256.02 is: 383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.93 : 903.92 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.93/903.92 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.93x = 903.92 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.93x = 231,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,420.32/602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.83

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