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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.55, 903.28 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.55, 903.28 and 237.60 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.55 : 903.28 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.55/903.28 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.55x = 903.28 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.55x = 214,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,619.33/602.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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