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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 902.54 and 370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 902.54 and 370.74 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 902.54 = 370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/902.54 = 370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 902.54 × 370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 334,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,607.68/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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