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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 902.85 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 902.85 and 358.72 is: 537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 902.85 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/902.85 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 902.85 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 323,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,870.35/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.87

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