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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 903.86 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 903.86 and 237.28 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 903.86 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/903.86 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 903.86 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 214,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,467.90/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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