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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.10, 903.55 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.10, 903.55 and 359.06 is: 538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.10 : 903.55 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.10/903.55 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.10x = 903.55 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.10x = 324,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,428.66/602.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.83

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