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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 904.04 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 904.04 and 237.42 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 904.04 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/904.04 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 904.04 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 214,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,637.18/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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