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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.39, 902.63 and 358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.39, 902.63 and 358.78 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.39 : 902.63 = 358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.39/902.63 = 358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.39x = 902.63 × 358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.39x = 323,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,844.23/602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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