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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.06, 904.48 and 358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.06, 904.48 and 358.76 is: 538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.06 : 904.48 = 358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.06/904.48 = 358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.06x = 904.48 × 358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.06x = 324,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,492.61/602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.98

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