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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.61, 903.90 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.61, 903.90 and 359.07 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.61 : 903.90 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.61/903.90 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.61x = 903.90 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.61x = 324,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,563.37/602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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