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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 904.86 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 904.86 and 371.94 is: 558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 904.86 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/904.86 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 904.86 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 336,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,553.63/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.52

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