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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.56, 904.08 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.56, 904.08 and 237.37 is: 356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.56 : 904.08 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.56/904.08 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.56x = 904.08 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.56x = 214,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,601.47/602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.15

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