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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 902.13 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 902.13 and 370.42 is: 554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 902.13 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/902.13 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 902.13 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 334,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,166.99/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.89

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