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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.25, 901.92 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.25, 901.92 and 293.34 is: 439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.25 : 901.92 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.25/901.92 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.25x = 901.92 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.25x = 264,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,569.21/602.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.30

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