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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.09, 903.65 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.09, 903.65 and 237.13 is: 355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.09 : 903.65 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.09/903.65 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.09x = 903.65 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.09x = 214,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,282.52/602.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.90

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