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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.34, 902.66 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.34, 902.66 and 341.96 is: 512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.34 : 902.66 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.34/902.66 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.34x = 902.66 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.34x = 308,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,667.39/602.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.45

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