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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 603.90 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 603.90 and 237.90 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 603.90 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/603.90 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 603.90 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 143,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,667.81/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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