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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 905.96 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 905.96 and 358.85 is: 539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 905.96 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/905.96 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 905.96 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 325,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,106.91/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.91

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