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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.10, 901.05 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.10, 901.05 and 358.80 is: 536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.10 : 901.05 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.10/901.05 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.10x = 901.05 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.10x = 323,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,296.74/602.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.95

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