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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.32, 903.60 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.32, 903.60 and 359.08 is: 538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.32 : 903.60 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.32/903.60 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.32x = 903.60 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.32x = 324,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,464.69/602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.69

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