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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 903.47 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 903.47 and 237.35 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 903.47 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/903.47 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 903.47 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 214,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,439.68/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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