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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.36, 902.98 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.36, 902.98 and 237.41 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.36 : 902.98 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.36/902.98 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.36x = 902.98 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.36x = 214,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,376.48/602.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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