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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.59, 903.54 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.59, 903.54 and 237.14 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.59 : 903.54 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.59/903.54 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.59x = 903.54 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.59x = 214,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,265.48/602.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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