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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402, 602.54 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402, 602.54 and 237.58 is: 356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402 : 602.54 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402/602.54 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402x = 602.54 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402x = 143,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,151.45/402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.10

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