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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 903.66 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 903.66 and 355.68 is: 533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 903.66 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/903.66 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 903.66 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 321,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,413.79/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.66

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