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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 901.68 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 901.68 and 358.36 is: 536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 901.68 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/901.68 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 901.68 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 323,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,126.04/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.68

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