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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.01, 902.40 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.01, 902.40 and 370.26 is: 555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.01 : 902.40 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.01/902.40 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.01x = 902.40 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.01x = 334,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,118.11/602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.01

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