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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.07, 902.89 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.07, 902.89 and 358.26 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.07 : 902.89 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.07/902.89 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.07x = 902.89 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.07x = 323,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,469.37/602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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