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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 904.25 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 904.25 and 372.39 is: 559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 904.25 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/904.25 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 904.25 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 336,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,731.80/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.22

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