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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.54, 903.86 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.54, 903.86 and 237.36 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.54 : 903.86 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.54/903.86 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.54x = 903.86 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.54x = 214,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,540.21/602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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