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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.54, 903.77 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.54, 903.77 and 237.33 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.54 : 903.77 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.54/903.77 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.54x = 903.77 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.54x = 214,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,494.38/602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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