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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.39, 903.58 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.39, 903.58 and 370.58 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.39 : 903.58 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.39/903.58 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.39x = 903.58 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.39x = 334,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,844.27/602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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