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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 903.15 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 903.15 and 368.10 is: 551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 903.15 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/903.15 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 903.15 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 332,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,449.52/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.98

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