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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 903.74 and 355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 903.74 and 355.62 is: 533.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 903.74 = 355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/903.74 = 355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 903.74 × 355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 321,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,388.02/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.74

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