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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.75, 903.71 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.75, 903.71 and 237.58 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.75 : 903.71 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.75/903.71 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.75x = 903.71 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.75x = 214,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,703.42/602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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