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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.51, 903.15 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.51, 903.15 and 370.76 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.51 : 903.15 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.51/903.15 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.51x = 903.15 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.51x = 334,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,851.89/602.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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