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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.54, 903.69 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.54, 903.69 and 372.98 is: 559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.54 : 903.69 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.54/903.69 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.54x = 903.69 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.54x = 337,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,058.30/602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.40

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