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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.41, 902.38 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.41, 902.38 and 293.34 is: 439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.41 : 902.38 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.41/902.38 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.41x = 902.38 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.41x = 264,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,704.15/602.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.41

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