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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.70, 904.45 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.70, 904.45 and 237.43 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.70 : 904.45 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.70/904.45 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.70x = 904.45 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.70x = 214,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,743.56/602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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