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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.34, 903.65 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.34, 903.65 and 237.39 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.34 : 903.65 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.34/903.65 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.34x = 903.65 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.34x = 214,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,516.29/602.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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