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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.53, 904.11 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.53, 904.11 and 237.43 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.53 : 904.11 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.53/904.11 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.53x = 904.11 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.53x = 214,662.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,662.84/602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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