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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 901.95 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 901.95 and 371.10 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 901.95 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/901.95 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 901.95 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 334,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,713.65/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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