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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 903.36 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 903.36 and 355.55 is: 533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 903.36 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/903.36 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 903.36 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 321,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,187.49/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.41

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