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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.83, 910.44 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.83, 910.44 and 255.60 is: 383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.83 : 910.44 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.83/910.44 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.83x = 910.44 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.83x = 232,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,708.46/606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.49

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