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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.10, 902.39 and 354.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.10, 902.39 and 354.83 is: 531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.10 : 902.39 = 354.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.10/902.39 = 354.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.10x = 902.39 × 354.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.10x = 320,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,188.76/602.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.79

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